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Old 06-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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where do i get one or is it easy to make one? how much power would you loose if you didnt have one? Any one do some testing with and with out it?
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 08:36 PM
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i built one out of sheet metal once but it was so flimsy i threw it out, i know there is a company here that makes them or you can print the template from
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 08:39 PM
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where is that at? ill look for it
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 08:41 PM
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search BHAF ill look tonight to see if i can find it i have the template saved still from when i built mine
 
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so what do you guys think how much power would you loose if you didnt run a heat shield? a large amount?

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wat is da finish it for you>?
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 09:26 PM
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you may not loose power but you will loose efficientcy with hot air
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 10:03 PM
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so wat does that mean. it not like a defeats the purpose of the filter does it
 
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Old 06-22-2009, 11:23 PM
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im not an expert on air flow but i would think colder air would be much more efficient than warm air
 
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Cold/cool air is denser and makes more power.
 
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